Why Should an Underlying Medical Condition That Is the Cause

question 115

Multiple Choice

Why should an underlying medical condition that is the cause of delirium be treated in a timely fashion?

• A) The longer delirium continues, the more likely the person is to suffer permanent brain damage.
• B) The longer delirium continues, the more likely the person is to become verbally abusive.
• C) The longer delirium continues, the more likely the delirium can result in a mild form of dementia.
• D) The longer delirium continues, the more likely the person is to suffer severe depression.

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